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Games like Vanquish Evil

If Vanquish Evil is your kind of game, the closest matches are Riftbound Survivors, Risen Blade and Frame of Suffering — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Vanquish Evil: Vanquish endless waves of challenging enemies in this fast-paced action! Combine upgrades to be even more powerful! Buy and equip Gear and Items for your customized builds and stats! Play as 6 different heroes in this Bullet Heaven vs Bullet Hell! Each hero has mechanically unique abilities!

2026ActionIndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDWindowsby Vanquish Evil
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Steam players who put hours into Vanquish Evil also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Riftbound Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Riftbound is a survivor-like bullet heaven focused on spell combinations and massive enemy waves. Defeat thousands of enemies, experiment with elemental chain reactions, and break the game with overlapping status effects. Play solo or in co-op.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Risen Blade

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Vanquish Evil.

    Smash the Dudes. Risen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where you chain brutal combos, carve through endless enemies, and forge powerful builds across unique classes.

    2026ActionRPGSteam ↗
  3. Frame of Suffering

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Master both man and machine to escape the Ancient Temple. Customize your Hero and a modifiable Combat Frame to slay hordes and gatekeepers. Scavenge tech, uncover the Temple's history, and evolve your build in this Sci-Fi ARPG Roguelite. You're a prisoner - freedom lies at the heart of the Temple.

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. Novivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    Unlock new heroes and abilities, collect and craft powerful equipment, path the 1000+ nodes stats tree, strategize meta-progression, customized runs, and create game-breaking synergies with 6 active classes and 36 abilities all at once in this roguelite hack and slash survivors bullet heaven game.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Arcadium - Space Odyssey

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.

    2026ActionIndieRPG7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Sun Down Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Sun Down is a roguelike survivors-type game with a twist. Between upgrading your abilities during and between runs, you can craft turrets, collect battle-ready pets, and buy store upgrades to survive hordes of enemies through four changing seasons.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Himno The Silent Melody: Ruins

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.

    ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  8. Bonelords

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Vanquish Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Rogue-like! Souls-like! Terraria-like! Build your character & your defenses in Bonelords! Protect Fort Platz against waves of enemies & bosses in this un-bone-leavable experience!

    2025ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Vanquish Evil at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vanquish Evil.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vanquish Evil.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Vanquish Evil on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Vanquish Evil.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vanquish Evil.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Vanquish Evil.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Vanquish Evil

How much does Vanquish Evil cost?
Vanquish Evil is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Vanquish Evil?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vanquish Evil are Riftbound Survivors, Risen Blade, Frame of Suffering.
Who developed Vanquish Evil?
Vanquish Evil was developed by Vanquish Evil.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Vanquish Evil.

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